devious, adj.
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indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
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devious oblique
sample sentences
"used devious means to achieve success""gave oblique answers to direct questions"
"oblique political maneuvers"
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deviating from a straight course
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circuitous devious roundabout
sample sentences
"a scenic but devious route""a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"
"a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
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characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
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devious shifty
sample sentences
"a devious character""shifty eyes"
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